Systems and methods for delivering explosive mixtures with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such explosive can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the explosive matrix in a number of gassing stages. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence without the need for bubble stabilization agents can be achieved by homogenization in a number of homogenizing stages.
Systems and methods for delivering explosive mixtures with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such explosive can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the explosive matrix in a number of gassing stages. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence without the need for bubble stabilization agents can be achieved by homogenization in a number of homogenizing stages.
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
B01F 25/441 - Mixers in which the components are pressed through slits characterised by the configuration of the surfaces forming the slits
B01F 25/442 - Mixers in which the components are pressed through slits characterised by the relative position of the surfaces during operation
Systems and methods for delivering explosive mixtures with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such explosive can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the explosive matrix in a number of gassing stages. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence without the need for bubble stabilization agents can be achieved by homogenization in a number of homogenizing stages.
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
B01F 23/232 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles
B01F 25/441 - Mixers in which the components are pressed through slits characterised by the configuration of the surfaces forming the slits
B01F 25/442 - Mixers in which the components are pressed through slits characterised by the relative position of the surfaces during operation
Systems and methods for delivering explosive mixtures with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such explosive can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the explosive matrix in a number of gassing stages. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence without the need for bubble stabilization agents can be achieved by homogenization in a number of homogenizing stages.
A positioning tool (12, 112, 212) is configured to engage and be longitudinally moved along a length of entwined wires. The tool comprises a spreader member (14, 14', 14") which has retainer passages (14a, 14a', 14b, 14b') spaced from each other to define a fixed distance (D) between them. The positioning tool is engaged with entwined wires (16a, 16b) to place a respective entwined wire within each retainer passage (14a, 14a', 14b, 14b') so that in the vicinity of the spreader member of the positioning tool the retained wires are separated from each other by the fixed distance (D). Fixed distance (D) corresponds to the desired distance between wires for attaching the wires to a connector clip or other connector.
A fracture density model (FDM) system may predict the fragmentation size distribution for a blast. The FDM system may generate a model comprising a plurality of volume elements. The FDM system may determine pre-existing joint fractures in the volume elements. The FDM system may also simulate blasts and track fractures, for each of the volume elements, caused by the shock wave of the blast and a shock wave reflected off of a free face of the model. The FDM system may combine the pre-existing joint fractures and the blast induced fractures to determine a predicted fragmentation size for the distinct elements.
Approaches to loading explosives into blast holes to provide increased explosive density can involve loading the hole with a detonable charge in which energetic material is arranged into zones of differing densities. Related systems and methods may provide for parallel independent streams of energetic material having differing densities and delivering the differentiated streams into a bore hole so as to create an explosive charge therein having a particular geometric arrangement of material from the respective streams.
A blast modeling system may generate a site model based on blast input data. The blast input data may include blasthole data, bench information, and geology input data. The site model may comprise a plurality of distinct elements representing rock masses. The blast modeling system may simulate a blast by determine initial pressures in each blasthole caused by a detonation of an explosive. The blast modeling system may determine a heave of the blast based in part on the initial pressures, and display a simulation that is based in part on the heave.
Approaches to loading explosives into blast holes to provide increased explosive density can involve loading the hole with a detonable charge in which energetic material is arranged into zones of differing densities. Related systems and methods may provide for parallel independent streams of energetic material having differing densities and delivering the differentiated streams into a bore hole so as to create an explosive charge therein having a particular geometric arrangement of material from the respective streams.
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
F42D 1/20 - Tamping cartridges, i.e. cartridges containing tamping material
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
F42D 3/04 - Particular applications of blasting techniques for rock blasting
10.
BLAST HEAVE MODELING UTILIZING ENERGY PARTITIONING
A blast modeling system may generate a site model based on blast input data. The blast input data may include blasthole data, bench information, and geology input data. The site model may comprise a plurality of distinct elements representing rock masses. The blast modeling system may simulate a blast by determine initial pressures in each blasthole caused by a detonation of an explosive. The blast modeling system may determine a heave of the blast based in part on the initial pressures, and display a simulation that is based in part on the heave.
A system, method, or apparatus for generating a blast plan that can receive blast data comprising geological properties of a blast site, blasthole parameters, and available explosive product. A pattern footage can be determined based on a relationship between the face height, the specific energy of the available explosive product, and the geological properties of the bench. The burden and spacing can be determined from the pattern footage.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
F42D 3/04 - Particular applications of blasting techniques for rock blasting
G06G 7/54 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for nuclear physics, e.g. nuclear reactors, radioactive fallout
Approaches to loading explosives into blast holes to provide increased explosive density can involve loading the hole with a detonable charge in which energetic material is arranged into zones of differing densities. Related systems and methods may provide for parallel independent streams of energetic material having differing densities and delivering the differentiated streams into a bore hole so as to create an explosive charge therein having a particular geometric arrangement of material from the respective streams.
Systems for automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of determining an emulsion explosive density profile are disclosed herein.
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Gassing can be performed at any of multiple points from initial formation of the emulsion to delivery of the emulsion into the borehole. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
A system, method, or apparatus for generating a blast plan that can receive blast data comprising geological properties of a blast site, blasthole parameters, and available explosive product. A pattern footage can be determined based on a relationship between the face height, the specific energy of the available explosive product, and the geological properties of the bench. The burden and spacing can be determined from the pattern footage.
F42D 3/04 - Particular applications of blasting techniques for rock blasting
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06G 7/54 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for nuclear physics, e.g. nuclear reactors, radioactive fallout
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Gassing can be performed at any of multiple points from initial formation of the emulsion to delivery of the emulsion into the borehole. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
C06D 5/00 - Generation of pressure gas, e.g. for blasting cartridges, starting cartridges, rockets
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
F42D 1/24 - Tamping methodsMethods for loading boreholes with explosivesApparatus therefor characterised by the tamping material
17.
MECHANICALLY GASSED EMULSION EXPLOSIVES AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Gassing can be performed at any of multiple points from initial formation of the emulsion to delivery of the emulsion into the borehole. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
F42D 1/24 - Tamping methodsMethods for loading boreholes with explosivesApparatus therefor characterised by the tamping material
C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
C06D 5/00 - Generation of pressure gas, e.g. for blasting cartridges, starting cartridges, rockets
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Educational services, namely, providing training programs
and courses of study in the fields of mine and quarry
drilling and blasting, mine and quarry operations, mine and
quarry industry leadership and sales skills, mine and quarry
industry internships, mine and quarry products, and plant
operations that create products that service the mine and
quarry industries; and educational testing services, namely,
developing and administering educational and professional
certification tests in the fields of mine and quarry
blasting.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
(1) Educational services, namely, providing training programs and courses of study in the fields of mine and quarry drilling and blasting, mine and quarry operations, mine and quarry industry leadership and sales skills, mine and quarry industry internships, mine and quarry products, and plant operations that create products that service the mine and quarry industries; and educational testing services, namely, developing and administering educational and professional certification tests in the fields of mine and quarry blasting.
20.
Systems for delivering explosives and methods related thereto
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically-introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
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Consulting services in the field of blasting, mining, and
quarry extraction. Consulting services in the field of mining exploration;
engineering design services; design and engineering of
drilling and blasting for mine and quarry blasting;
technical consultation in the field of engineering, design,
and testing of drilling and blasting for mine and quarry
blasting.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
Goods & Services
Educational services, namely, providing training programs and courses of study in the fields of mine and quarry drilling and blasting, mine and quarry operations, mine and quarry industry leadership and sales skills, mine and quarry industry internships, mine and quarry products, and plant operations that create products that service the mine and quarry industries; and educational testing services, namely, developing and administering educational and professional certification tests in the fields of mine and quarry blasting
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Consulting services in the field of blasting, mining, and quarry extraction.
(2) Consulting services in the field of mining exploration; design and engineering of drilling and blasting for mine and quarry blasting; technical consultation in the field of engineering, design, and testing of drilling and blasting for mine and quarry blasting.
25.
FRACTURE DENSITY MODEL SYSTEM, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES
A fracture density model (FDM) system may predict the fragmentation size distribution for a blast. The FDM system may generate a model comprising a plurality of volume elements. The FDM system may determine pre-existing joint fractures in the volume elements. The FDM system may also simulate blasts and track fractures, for each of the volume elements, caused by the shock wave of the blast and a shock wave reflected off of a free face of the model. The FDM system may combine the pre-existing joint fractures and the blast induced fractures to determine a predicted fragmentation size for the distinct elements.
A fracture density model (FDM) system may predict the fragmentation size distribution for a blast. The FDM system may generate a model comprising a plurality of volume elements. The FDM system may determine pre-existing joint fractures in the volume elements. The FDM system may also simulate blasts and track fractures, for each of the volume elements, caused by the shock wave of the blast and a shock wave reflected off of a free face of the model. The FDM system may combine the pre-existing joint fractures and the blast induced fractures to determine a predicted fragmentation size for the distinct elements.
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Goods & Services
Consulting services in the fields of mining, quarry extraction, and blasting for purposes of mining and quarry extraction Consulting services in the field of mining exploration; engineering design services; design and engineering of drilling and blasting equipment and processes for mine and quarry blasting; technical consultation in the field of engineering, design, and testing of drilling and blasting equipment and processes for mine and quarry blasting
28.
Canister assembly with protected cap well and booster explosive comprising the same
a) of detonator (24). The protective sleeve serves to attenuate the force of shock waves from nearby prior explosions acting on the detonator (24). An annular air space (32) may be provided between protective sleeve (28) and cap well (20) to further attenuate the force of such shock waves. Attenuation of the shock waves reduces the likelihood of damage to detonators (24) by prior nearby explosions.
A blast modeling system may generate a site model based on blast input data. The blast input data may include blasthole data, bench information, and geology input data. The site model may comprise a plurality of distinct elements representing rock masses. Each element may have a geometric outline formed by connecting endpoints of one or more lines with arcs such that the endpoints of the one or more lines are indirectly coupled via the arcs. The blast modeling system may simulate a blast using the plurality of elements.
A blast modeling system may generate a site model based on blast input data. The blast input data may include blasthole data, bench information, and geology input data. The site model may comprise a plurality of distinct elements representing rock masses. Each element may have a geometric outline formed by connecting endpoints of one or more lines with arcs such that the endpoints of the one or more lines are indirectly coupled via the arcs. The blast modeling system may simulate a blast using the plurality of elements.
A blast modeling system may generate a site model based on blast input data. The blast input data may include blasthole data, bench information, and geology input data. The site model may comprise a plurality of distinct elements representing rock masses. Each element may have a geometric outline formed by connecting endpoints of one or more lines with arcs such that the endpoints of the one or more lines are indirectly coupled via the arcs. The blast modeling system may simulate a blast using the plurality of elements.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Technical consulting services in the field of explosives
blasting for mine and quarry extraction; technical
consulting services in the field of explosives blasting for
construction purposes.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Technical consulting services in the field of explosives blasting for mine and quarry extraction; technical consulting services in the field of explosives blasting for construction purposes.
34.
CANISTER ASSEMBLY WITH PROTECTED CAP WELL AND BOOSTER EXPLOSIVE COMPRISING THE SAME
A booster explosive (10) comprises a canister body (12) within which is a cap well (20) having disposed therein a detonator (24). A protective sleeve (28) encloses the cap well (20) except for that portion of the cap well, the active portion (20d), which encloses the ex- plosive end section (24a) of detonator (24). The protective sleeve serves to attenuate the force of shock waves from nearby prior explosions acting on the detonator (24). An annular air space (32) may be provided between protective sleeve (28) and cap well (20) to further attenuate the force of such shock waves. Attenuation of the shock waves reduces the likeli- hood of damage to detonators (24) by prior nearby explosions.
A booster explosive (10) comprises a canister body (12) within which is a cap well (20) having disposed therein a detonator (24). A protective sleeve (28) encloses the cap well (20) except for that portion of the cap well, the active portion (20d), which encloses the ex- plosive end section (24a) of detonator (24). The protective sleeve serves to attenuate the force of shock waves from nearby prior explosions acting on the detonator (24). An annular air space (32) may be provided between protective sleeve (28) and cap well (20) to further attenuate the force of such shock waves. Attenuation of the shock waves reduces the likeli- hood of damage to detonators (24) by prior nearby explosions.
Systems for automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of determining an emulsion explosive density profile are disclosed herein.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Technical consulting services in the field of explosives blasting for mine and quarry extraction; Technical consulting services in the field of explosives blasting for construction purposes
38.
Inhibited emulsions for use in blasting in reactive ground or under high temperature conditions
Methods of delivering inhibited emulsions are provided. The methods can include mixing an emulsion with a separate inhibitor solution to form the inhibited emulsion. Inhibitor solutions including water, an inhibitor, and a crystallization point modified are provided. Systems for delivering inhibited emulsions are also provided.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Educational services, namely, providing programs and courses of study in the fields of mine and quarry blasting for the purchasers of mining and quarry blasting products and services; and educational testing services, namely, developing and administering educational and professional certification tests in the fields of mine and quarry blasting for the purchasers of mining and quarry blasting products and services
A packaged explosive product may include packaging film, explosive product, and a detonating cord. The packaging film may form one or more casings that contain the explosive product. The packaging film and explosive product form a charge. The detonating cord may be positioned external the one or more casings in relation to the explosive product while being positioned axially internal in relation to the one or more charges.
A packaged explosive product may include packaging film, explosive product, and a detonating cord. The packaging film may form one or more casings that contain the explosive product. The packaging film and explosive product form a charge. The detonating cord may be positioned external the one or more casings in relation to the explosive product while being positioned axially internal in relation to the one or more charges.
A packaged explosive product may include packaging film, explosive product, and a detonating cord. The packaging film may form one or more casings that contain the explosive product. The packaging film and explosive product form a charge. The detonating cord may be positioned external the one or more casings in relation to the explosive product while being positioned axially internal in relation to the one or more charges.
A system, method, or apparatus for generating a blast plan that can receive blast data comprising geological properties of a blast site, blasthole parameters, and available explosive product. A pattern footage can be determined based on a relationship between the face height, the specific energy of the available explosive product, and the geological properties of the bench. The burden and spacing can be determined from the pattern footage.
A system, method, or apparatus for generating a blast plan that can receive blast data comprising geological properties of a blast site, blasthole parameters, and available explosive product. A pattern footage can be determined based on a relationship between the face height, the specific energy of the available explosive product, and the geological properties of the bench. The burden and spacing can be determined from the pattern footage.
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
A system, method, or apparatus for generating a blast plan that can receive blast data comprising geological properties of a blast site, blasthole parameters, and available explosive product. A pattern footage can be determined based on a relationship between the face height, the specific energy of the available explosive product, and the geological properties of the bench. The burden and spacing can be determined from the pattern footage.
F42D 3/04 - Particular applications of blasting techniques for rock blasting
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
G06G 7/54 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators for nuclear physics, e.g. nuclear reactors, radioactive fallout
A blasthole guard may include a conduit and a cap. The conduit is sized and shaped to allow a hose to pass through. The cap comprises a funnel that narrows to an open end of the conduit. A slot continuously extends from the conduit through the cap such that the slot forms an opening that extends along an entire length of the device.
A blasthole guard may include a conduit and a cap. The conduit is sized and shaped to allow a hose to pass through. The cap comprises a funnel that narrows to an open end of the conduit. A slot continuously extends from the conduit through the cap such that the slot forms an opening that extends along an entire length of the device.
A blasthole guard may include a conduit and a cap. The conduit is sized and shaped to allow a hose to pass through. The cap comprises a funnel that narrows to an open end of the conduit. A slot continuously extends from the conduit through the cap such that the slot forms an opening that extends along an entire length of the device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones
and handheld computers for optimizing mine and quarry
blasting; downloadable computer software for optimizing mine
and quarry blasting. Providing on-line, non-downloadable Internet-based software
application for optimizing mine and quarry blasting;
software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting
software for use by others for optimizing mine and quarry
blasting; and computer software consultancy.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Explosives delivery control system, namely, software and
hardware for controlling explosives delivery equipment, the
software and hardware sold as an integral component of
vehicles built to include the explosives delivery equipment.
Non-metallic construction materials, namely, a non-metal cap
that fits into a blast hole and extends over the blast
hole's edges to prevent debris from falling into the
blasthole and to provide a conduit for the delivery of
explosives into the blast hole.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Explosives delivery control system, namely, software and hardware for controlling explosives delivery equipment, the software and hardware sold as an integral component of vehicles built to include the explosives delivery equipment.
56.
INHIBITED EMULSIONS FOR USE IN BLASTING IN REACTIVE GROUND OR UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
Methods of delivering inhibited emulsions are provided. The methods can include mixing an emulsion with a separate inhibitor solution to form the inhibited emulsion. Inhibitor solutions including water, an inhibitor, and a crystallization point modified are provided. Systems for delivering inhibited emulsions are also provided.
Methods of delivering inhibited emulsions are provided. The methods can include mixing an emulsion with a separate inhibitor solution to form the inhibited emulsion. Inhibitor solutions including water, an inhibitor, and a crystallization point modified are provided. Systems for delivering inhibited emulsions are also provided.
Methods of delivering inhibited emulsions are provided. The methods can include mixing an emulsion with a separate inhibitor solution to form the inhibited emulsion. Inhibitor solutions including water, an inhibitor, and a crystallization point modified are provided. Systems for delivering inhibited emulsions are also provided.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
13 - Firearms; explosives
Goods & Services
Machines for use in manufacturing explosives; equipment,
namely, industrial pumping systems comprising hydraulic
pumps, pneumatic pumps, pump control valves, shear valves,
nozzles, hydraulic augers, pneumatic augers, static mixers,
and tubing; conveyor machines for use in delivering
explosives; mining equipment, namely, hydraulic pumps for
injecting fluid explosives into boreholes and pneumatic
pumps for injecting fluid explosives into boreholes. Flow meters; electronic and computerized control units and
software for operating such control units, for use in
manufacturing and delivering explosives. Vehicles, namely trucks and truck trailers, for use in
transporting and delivering explosives. Explosives.
60.
SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED LOADING OF BLASTHOLES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
Systems for automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of determining an emulsion explosive density profile are disclosed herein. The methods and systems may determine any change points within a geologic profile of a blasthole or blast plan. The methods and systems may segment the geologic profile into one or more groups separated by any identified change points. The methods and systems may determine a target explosive energy value for each group based on a representative geologic value for each group, and control a flow rate of the energy-modulating agent to the mixer to vary an energy of the explosive.
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically-introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
F42D 1/10 - Feeding explosives in granular or slurry formFeeding explosives by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
62.
MECHANICALLY-GASSED EMULSION EXPLOSIVES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically-introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
Systems for automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of determining an emulsion explosive density profile are disclosed herein.
Emulsion explosives with gas bubbles that are resistant to in-borehole migration or coalescence are disclosed herein. Such emulsions can be sensitized by mechanically-introducing gas bubbles into the emulsion. Resistance to gas bubble migration and coalescence can be achieved by homogenization, without the need for bubble stabilization agents.
Systems for automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of automatedly delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of determining an emulsion explosive density profile are disclosed herein.
(1) Non-metallic construction materials, namely, a non-metal cap that fits into a blast hole and extends over the blast hole's edges to prevent debris from falling into the blasthole and to provide a conduit for the delivery of explosives into the blast hole.
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Explosives delivery control system, namely, software and hardware for controlling explosives delivery equipment, the software and hardware sold as an integral component of vehicles built to include the explosives delivery equipment
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Consulting services in the field of blasting, mining and quarry extraction; consulting services in the field of blast delay sequences for mine and quarry extraction Engineering design services; design and engineering of blast delay sequences for mine and quarry blasting; technical consultation in the field of engineering, designing and testing of blast delay sequences for mine and quarry blasting
A blasthole cap, namely, a non-metal cap that fits into a blast hole and extends over the blast hole's edges to prevent debris from falling into the blasthole and to provide a conduit for the delivery of explosives into the blast hole
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; and downloadable computer software for optimizing mine and quarry blasting (1) Providing on-line, non-downloadable Internet-based software application for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; and computer software consultancy
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; and downloadable computer software for optimizing mine and quarry blasting. Providing on-line, non-downloadable Internet-based software application for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; software as a service (saas) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; and computer software consultancy.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and handheld computers for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; and downloadable computer software for optimizing mine and quarry blasting Providing on-line, non-downloadable Internet-based software application for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for optimizing mine and quarry blasting; and computer software consultancy
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Machines for use in manufacturing explosives; equipment, namely, industrial pumping systems comprising hydraulic pumps, pneumatic pumps, pump control valves, shear valves, nozzles, augers, flow meters, static mixers, tubing, electronic and computerized control units and software for operating such control units, for use in manufacturing and delivering explosives; conveyor machines for use in delivering explosives; and mining equipment, namely, pneumatic and hydraulic pumps for injecting fluid explosives into boreholes Vehicles, namely, trucks for use in transporting and delivering explosives
A packaging system includes a container (34) within which are disposed first detonator devices (10) having reactive coils (16), e.g., coils of shock tube leads, and second detonator devices (20) having inert coils (26), e.g., coils of insulated electric leg wires. The inert coils (26) are interposed between the reactive coils (16) and are approximately co-extensive with the reactive coils (16), so that the inert coils (26) form a barrier to propagation of an accidental initiation from one reactive coil (16) to another. Reactive coils (16) and inert coils (26) are fastened to each other to form mixed coil pairs (30) which are nested to interpose a pair of the inert coils (26) between at least some of the reactive coils (16). A method of packing the first and second detonator devices calls for placing them in a container (34) in the described arrangement.
B65D 85/30 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
B65D 85/04 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles for coils of wire, rope or hose
F42B 3/00 - Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive
B65B 27/06 - Bundling coils of wire or like annular objects
B65D 79/00 - Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for
F42B 39/14 - Explosion or fire protection arrangements on packages or ammunition
Explosive compositions are disclosed herein. The compositions include a diesel fuel and a vacuum gas oil. Some compositions disclosed herein include an emulsion that includes an oxidizer in a discontinuous phase and a blend of diesel fuel and vacuum gas oil in a continuous phase. Methods of manufacturing explosive compositions are also disclosed herein.
C06B 31/28 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being ammonium nitrate
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
C10L 1/32 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels consisting of coal-oil suspensions or aqueous emulsions
C06B 31/08 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal nitrate with a metal oxygen-halogen salt, e.g. inorganic chlorate, inorganic perchlorate
C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
C06B 31/00 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt
D03D 23/00 - General weaving methods not special to the production of any particular woven fabric or the use of any particular loomWeaves not provided for in any other single group
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
A packaging system includes a container (34) within which are disposed first detonator devices (10) having reactive coils (16), e.g., coils of shock tube leads, and second detonator devices (20) having inert coils (26), e.g., coils of insulated electric leg wires. The inert coils (26) are interposed between the reactive coils (16) and are approximately co-extensive with the reactive coils (16), so that the inert coils (26) form a barrier to propagation of an accidental initiation from one reactive coil (16) to another. Reactive coils (16) and inert coils (26) are fastened to each other to form mixed coil pairs (30) which are nested to interpose a pair of the inert coils (26) between at least some of the reactive coils (16). A method of packing the first and second detonator devices calls for placing them in a container (34) in the described arrangement.
B65B 27/06 - Bundling coils of wire or like annular objects
B65B 29/00 - Packaging of materials presenting special problems
B65D 85/04 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles for coils of wire, rope or hose
F42B 39/00 - Packaging or storage of ammunition or explosive chargesSafety features thereofCartridge beltsCartridge bags
A packaging system includes a container (34) within which are disposed first detonator devices (10) having reactive coils (16), e.g., coils of shock tube leads, and second detonator devices (20) having inert coils (26), e.g., coils of insulated electric leg wires. The inert coils (26) are interposed between the reactive coils (16) and are approximately co-extensive with the reactive coils (16), so that the inert coils (26) form a barrier to propagation of an accidental initiation from one reactive coil (16) to another. Reactive coils (16) and inert coils (26) are fastened to each other to form mixed coil pairs (30) which are nested to interpose a pair of the inert coils (26) between at least some of the reactive coils (16). A method of packing the first and second detonator devices calls for placing them in a container (34) in the described arrangement.
F42B 3/00 - Blasting cartridges, i.e. case and explosive
B65B 29/00 - Packaging of materials presenting special problems
B65B 27/06 - Bundling coils of wire or like annular objects
B65D 85/30 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
B65D 79/00 - Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for
A simplified blasting system enables utilization of electronic delay detonators (23e) and pyrotechnic delay detonators (23p) in a simplified blasting set up. Both the electronic time delay detonators (23e) and the pyrotechnic delay detonators (23p) have shock tube fuses (32) which enables both types of detonators to be initiated by a common trunkline such as a low energy detonating cord trunkline (38). This system eliminates the need for separate firing systems, an electric firing system for electrically-initiated electronic delay detonators and a detonating cord trunkline for the non-electrically-initiated pyrotechnic delay detonators.
Explosive compositions are disclosed herein. The compositions include a diesel fuel and a vacuum gas oil. Some compositions disclosed herein include an emulsion that includes an oxidizer in a discontinuous phase and a blend of diesel fuel and vacuum gas oil in a continuous phase. Methods of manufacturing explosive compositions are also disclosed herein.
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Software for use in the seismic, geophysical exploration industry for capturing data from detonators and other software systems, creation of explosives and drilling reports and exporting data to other systems
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Canisters with integral locking means and cast booster explosives comprising the same
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
F42B 3/28 - Cartridge cases characterised by the material used, e.g. coatings
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
(1) Mining equipment, namely, pumps for injecting fluid explosives into boreholes; chemical processing mining machines and apparatus for manufacturing and delivering explosives
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SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING EXPLOSIVES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
Compositions, methods and systems involving nitrate compounds are disclosed and described. A method of dissolving a nitrate compound having an additive can comprise dissolving the nitrate compound to form an aqueous nitrate solution and adding a surfactant to the aqueous nitrate solution, where the surfactant disperses the additive.
C05G 3/70 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity for affecting wettability, e.g. drying agents
C06B 31/28 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being ammonium nitrate
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COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR NITRATE PRILLS
Compositions, methods and systems involving nitrate compounds are disclosed and described. A method of dissolving a nitrate compound having an additive can comprise dissolving the nitrate compound to form an aqueous nitrate solution and adding a surfactant to the aqueous nitrate solution, where the surfactant disperses the additive.
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
Compositions, methods and systems involving nitrate compounds are disclosed and described. A method of dissolving a nitrate compound having an additive can comprise dissolving the nitrate compound to form an aqueous nitrate solution and adding a surfactant to the aqueous nitrate solution, where the surfactant disperses the additive.
C06B 45/18 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising a coated component
C06B 45/30 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising a coated component the component base containing an inorganic explosive or an inorganic thermic component
C06B 45/32 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising a coated component the component base containing an inorganic explosive or an inorganic thermic component the coating containing an organic compound
C06B 45/34 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising a coated component the component base containing an inorganic explosive or an inorganic thermic component the coating containing an organic compound the compound being an organic explosive or an organic thermic component
D03D 23/00 - General weaving methods not special to the production of any particular woven fabric or the use of any particular loomWeaves not provided for in any other single group
C06B 31/28 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being ammonium nitrate
C06B 31/02 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal nitrate
C06B 47/14 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase comprising a solid component and an aqueous phase
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Machines for use in manufacturing explosives; equipment, namely, industrial pumping systems comprising hydraulic pumps, pneumatic pumps, pump control valves, shear valves, nozzles, augers, flow meters, static mixers, tubing, electronic and computerized control units and software for operating such control units, for use in manufacturing and delivering explosives; conveyor machines for use in delivering explosives Vehicles, namely, trucks and truck trailers, for use in transporting and delivering explosives
95.
SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING EXPLOSIVES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
Systems for delivering explosives with variable densities are disclosed herein. Methods of delivering explosives with variable densities and methods of varying the energy of explosives in a blasthole are disclosed herein.
A gas-impermeable sealer element (24, 124) for a detonator or other explosive initiation device includes a non-reactive sleeve (26, 126) having a channel (28, 128) formed therein. A reactive material strip (30, 130) is sealed within the channel for transmission of an explosive's initiation signal through the sealer element (24, 124), either alone or in cooperation with transfer charges located at the input and/or output end of the non-reactive sleeve (26, 126). The reactive material strip (30, 130) comprises a reactive metal wire or other substrate (34) having on one or both sides thereof a layer of reactive material (30, 130, 36), either reactive metal foils which react exothermically when ignited, or a deposited fuel-oxidizer reactive material. The reactive materials, upon being energized, react exothermically in the absence of atmospheric oxygen or other extraneous oxidizer and so may be encapsulated, sealed or otherwise isolated from the atmosphere in use.
A booster explosive (10) is comprised of assembled components comprising a canister body (12, 112) having a fuse tunnel (22) formed integrally therewith and a separate cap well (14, 114) mounted within the canister body (12, 112) which is filled with a solid cast explosive (34). The connector end (14c, 114c, 214c) of cap well (14, 114) is configured to engage cap well mounting fixture (28, 128) disposed within the canister body (12, 112). Cap well mounting fixture (28, 128) has a flexible and resilient crown-shaped locking member (28a, 128a) formed integrally therewith and is otherwise configured to positively retain a detonator (16, 116) within the cap well (14, 114). More than one cap well (214a, 214b, 214a', 214b') and more than one fuse tunnel (222a, 222b, 222a', 222b') may be provided in the canister body (212, 212').
A booster explosive (10) is comprised of assembled components comprising a canister body (12, 112) having a fuse tunnel (22) formed integrally therewith and a separate cap well (14, 114) mounted within the canister body (12, 112) which is filled with a solid cast explosive (34). The connector end (14c, 114c, 214c) of cap well (14, 114) is configured to engage cap well mounting fixture (28, 128) disposed within the canister body (12, 112). Cap well mounting fixture (28, 128) has a flexible and resilient crown-shaped locking member (28a, 128a) formed integrally therewith and is otherwise configured to positively retain a detonator (16, 116) within the cap well (14, 114). More than one cap well (214a, 214b, 214a', 214b') and more than one fuse tunnel (222a, 222b, 222a', 222b') may be provided in the canister body (212, 212').
An ignition circuit (200) includes: an igniter (210) having first (211) and second (212) terminals; a first diode (225) electrically connected in series with the igniter at the first terminal; a second diode (230) electrically connected in series with the igniter at the second terminal. The first and second diodes each have an anode terminal (226, 231) and a cathode terminal (227, 232), wherein like terminals of the first and second diodes are electrically connected to the igniter, thereby defining proximal terminals and distal terminals. A capacitor (235) is electrically connected across the distal terminals and connectable in parallel with a series-connected energy source (215) and switch (220). The energy source and a switch are electrically connectable across the distal terminals via test lead wires. Current flow through the igniter sufficient to ignite the igniter is prevented until an ignition voltage is applied to the distal terminals that is equal to or greater than the reverse breakdown voltage of the first diode or the second diode.
